PODCAST · health
Veganish and All Things Healthy
by Freya Magnusson
A health, wellness and fitness podcast that emphasizes attainable, sustainable, affordable and practical applications of adopting a healthier lifestyle.
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Episode 453 - Kenneth Chester, AI Tech & The Future
Kenneth is the CEO of TechMobility Productions, bringing expert insight into the intersection of mobility, artificial intelligence, personal privacy, climate change and the evolving digital infrastructure that ties them together Join us for this in depth conversation about the state of AI. Mass surveillance data centers and the future of tech.
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Episode 452 - Ellen Lubensky, Medical Advocate & Attorney
Ellen's recovery story is truly inspirational as someone recovering from weaning off psychiatric medications. She experienced a variety of negative side effects as a result that limited her mobility and made her disabled for 20 years. She later was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She discusses the importance of informed consent, shared medical decision making, and open communication with your psychiatrist and team of providers. From the legal perspective she provides advice to patients who need advocacy and guidance as well as tools to report providers to their respective boards. She's regained her mobility thankfully and lives an active life.
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Episode 451 - Ben Couch, CEO of Eastern Ergonomics & Elumened
Ben has 40 years experience in martial arts in over 20 years, leading healthcare training at the national level. He's discovered that martial arts combined with body mechanics can dramatically reduce caregiver injuries. While improving care for people with dementia. Listen as Ben and I discuss the various healthcare environments that ergonomics and martial arts can be implemented to keep health providers safe and result in longevity in their careers. I also update my audience on my weight loss progress, a setback and successes, reduction of a dress size, more muscle mass, which sometimes results in increased weight. Also updates about my personal travels & vacations.
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Episode 450 - Kevin Roth, Dulcimer Artist & Cancer Survivor
Kevin details his life challenges with cancer and what inspired him to become a life coach.
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Episode 449 - Connard Hogan, MFT Addiction Specialist
Connard discusses life growing up in KY and how his upbringing in an abusive household led him to become a therapist.
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Episode 447 - Dr. Francisco Contreras, Integrative Oncologist
Dr. Francisco Contreras is the President and Medical Director of the internationally renowned Oasis of Hope Hospital, founded by his father more than 60 years ago. Author of several books. He explains what cancer treatments are gaining results in Mexico but not available in the USA.
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Episode 447 - Dr. Francisco Contreras, Integrative Oncologist
Dr. Francisco Contreras is the President and Medical Director of the internationally renowned Oasis of Hope Hospital, founded by his father more than 60 years ago. Author of several books. He explains what cancer treatments are gaining results in Mexico but not available in the USA.
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Episode 446 - Katherine Lanning, Occupational Therapist
Katie incorporates her Christian faith in Jesus with her healing work as an Occupational Therapist. We deep dive into how faith informs the work we do, the practical benefits of belief in something greater than yourself and how faith is complementary to the healing journey.
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Episode 445 - Gabor Kadas, CEO of Friending
Gabor developed an app to connect people seeking friendships across the globe while traveling and regionally with 50 miles. The unique aspect is that the people on it are verified on their identity. We discuss logistics of meeting new people and I recommend some additional background check sites that only need first, last name, age not date of birth, and city of residence to run a report.
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Episode 444 - Lorie Eber, Wellness Coach
Lorie and I discuss various health and wellness topics and her switch from a corporate litigator to wellness advocate.
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Episode 443 - Jessica Taylor, Author of "From Tragedy to Triumph"
Jessica describes her journey into spirituality as a result of a traumatic brain injury she acquired at 31 years old which resulted in a complete erasure of all her memories in life and all functional skills lost. She chronicles her rehab journey and the power of neuroplasticity in regained functionality.
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Episode 442 - Dr. Blake Myers, ND Author of Rock Menopause Naturally
Dr. Blake Myers is a graduate of Bastyr University Natural Medical School in Washington state and adjunct faculty at Saybrook University. He is coming out with a new book, 'Rock Menopause Naturally" and discusses natural approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause.
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Episode 441 - Dr. Jonothan Taves, Headache & Migraine Sufferers Find Relief Beyond Medication
Dr. Jonothan Taves is a Mayo Clinic-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy and headache specialist who focuses on complex headache disorders. We discuss the various headaches and solutions.
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Episode 440 - Kim Heintz, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
Kim Heinz discusses her journey as a chronic migraine patient, experiencing a migraine that lasted for a solid year. She got certain lab tests that revealed underlying issues in her gut that got addressed and she hasn't experienced a migraine in 8 years. www.kimheintz.com @kimheintz
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Episode 439 - Gwen Bernardo, Myofascial Release Therapist
Gwen and I discuss the healing modality of Myofascial Release, her training in Sedona, AZ and the benefits of this important work. Www.Performancemfr.com @Performancemfr
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Episode 438 - Teresa Bergen, Sober Travel Writer
Teresa shares her experience going sober and how it inspired her to become a sober travel writer. She discusses strategies for sobriety in social situations and promotes Sobertopia.life, a women's social circle in the Bay Area for sober events.
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Episode 437 - Sodium Bicarbonate - Nature's Unique First Aid Remedy by Dr. Mark Sircus, DAOM Book Review
I review this incredible book written by Dr. Mark Sircus on the wonders of Sodium Bicarb in medicine, health and chronic diseases. Simple baking soda, pH alteration from an acidic to alkaline environment and the benefits of alkaline water you can make yourself. This is for educational purposes only. Please consult your provider before ceasing or starting any health treatment. Share this info with your provider as needed to see if it is indicated as an adjunct for your care. I update about my colonics I'm getting about once a month for colon health and my experiences at SF Colonics. A great additional prep for colonoscopies.
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Episode 436 - Dr. Chuck Reinertsen, DDS Oral Hygiene & It's Impacts On Chronic Disease
Dr. Chuck and I discuss how oral hygiene affects the mouth and body organs including chronic diseases by lack of proper cleaning techniques. We talk about the various flossing methods and other aspects of dental health.
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Episode 435 - ADHD, Migraines & Crippling Anxiety
Two interesting articles about ADHD and Migraines as well as discussing my own experiences with crippling anxiety.
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Episode 434 - Covid-19 Updates
* Featured Local Business: Lightkeepers Body Care on Etsy. Local homemade soap that's luxurious and reduces food waste. Https://www.etsy.com/shop/LightKeepersBodyCare *Jenny McCarthy, the original anti-vaxxer * FDA Investigates Into Child Deaths and Covid-19 Vaccinations * RFKJ Panel Votes to Delay first Vaccine * Stanford Study Identifies Cause of Vaccine Linked Myocarditis and a Possible Fix * RFKJ Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccination Status * CDC Narrows Vaccine Recommendations In Response to Trump Order * Judge Lets Lawsuit Against RFKJ, CDC Proceed * Solving Long Covid: How Decades of HIV Reseach Paved the Way * NIH Health Director to Serve as Acting CDC Director
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Episode 433 - Pornography Treatment With A High Success Rate
I dive into the taboo topic of pornography and violent porn addiction, citing two studies that are having great results in cessation and reduction viewing of the behavior. I discuss how it impacts people's lives and the church. It's time to bring this topic out into the light for genuine healing and transformation.
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Episode 432 - Dr. Bob Houle on The Loneliness Epidemic
Bob has a PhD Psychology and is a Vietnam Vet specializing in addressing the loneliness epidemic. He shares about his own experiences with PTSD and strategies to help combat loneliness and isolation.
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Episode 431 - Dr. Michael Betler, D.O., Double Board Cert Surgeon
Dr. Betler is an Osteopathic physician, specializing in Shockwave therapy, PRP injections, Magnet Therapy, Hormone and Peptide Therapy. He performs surgery once every weekend to keep up his board certification and aspires to do medical missions if sponsored. We discuss his practice and the differences between Osteopathy and Allopathy.
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Episode 430 - Philip Blackett, Founder of Life After 40
Philip is the founder of LifeAfter40.com, a platform dedicated to helping adults navigate midlife with clarity, strength, and purpose - without burnout or extremes. We talk about healthy aging, resilience and my personal choice to stay 35 years old perpetually though I'm 50.
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Episode 429 - Lena Livinsky, Feeding Specialist and Speech Pathologist
Lena discusses the issues surrounding picky eating in childhood and how behavioral interventions have failed. She addresses the gut bacteria issues as well as nervous system issues that play a vital role in the picky eater. Lenalivinsky.com
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Episode 428 - Regenerative Medicine, Molecular Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy
Mick Emandi, CEO and Dr. Greg Carder, Functional Medicine Doctor have teamed up to develop RegenMDs.com a company that delivers Molecular Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy as well as Ultra RSF-1, a stem cell technology. They work with patients dealing with chronic pain, joint degeneration, heart conditions, autoimmune issues, and neurological problems harnessing the healing power of Medical Grade Molecular Hydrogen via a home device measuring mL's per minute developed originally in Osaka, Japan. Listen to this exciting conversation about these breakthrough technologies in health care.
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Episode 427 - James Lovinsky, Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
James is the owner of Opus Total Health, a clinic in West Greenwich, RI. He talks about his career change from tech to health-care and various topics on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as well as tongue diagnosis.
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Episode 426 - Dr. Jess Armine, DC, RN, Long Covid Specialist
Dr. Jess has specialized in patients with complex, chronic illness - people who had seen multiple practitioners and still had no solutions. He focuses on explaining Long Covid at the cellular level and how recovery is possible. He also advises taking Acetyl Glutathione as a powerful antioxidant and imperative for anyone taking OTC medication or prescription medication as Glutathione is robbed from the body as a result of med usage. DrJessArmine.com His book: "Leaky Gut, Leaky Cells, Leaky Brain" available on Amazon.com
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Episode 425 - Dr. Benjamin Long, Sleep Specialist
Dr. Long has written a book, "Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers & Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights." We discuss insomnia which I have as a subdisorder of fibromyalgia and the various ways to address it. Melatonin vs Benadryl and Magnesium Glycinate.
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Episode 424 - Cindy Costley, EBDT Specialist
Cindy addresses stored trauma in the body and how to facilitate release using the system she developed called Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique - a pioneering method that bridges Western science, Eastern practices, Spirituality and Scripture to heal the body at the cellular level.
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Episode 423 - Dr. Will Tuttle, Author of The World Peace Diet
Dr. Will Tuttle, PhD from UCB has written an international best-selling book, The World Peace Diet, translated into 19 languages and chronicles his life as a vegan leaving Massachusetts at 22 in 1975 headed for CA to embark upon a spiritual journey of wellness. He discusses his amazing love story to his wife, Madeleine and their over 30 year marriage sojourning life on the open road in a VW Bus, RV and Van. He shares that his chronological age is 72 but his biological age is about 22. Listen to this inspiring man and his life of faithful adventure as a Zen Buddhist, with Christ-like inspiration in venturing out as the early disciples did.
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Episode 422 - Fibromyalgia Disease Update - Dr. Bruce Gillis, Harvard Researcher
Dr. Gillis updates us all with fibromyalgia as no longer belonging in Rheumatology but Immunology. His research developed a blood test to detect defective white blood cells as the source and causation of the illness. The blood test website is www.fm1test.com & the compound that results in eliminating symptoms is www.imbxx.com a 30 day supply to provide a working solution for those who suffer from the illness.
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Episode 421 - Green Goo, Natural First Aid with Jodi Scott
Jodi and her family started a wellness business called Green Goo in her kitchen filling a need for natural products in the First Aid kit. She discusses how her business launched and various products she developed, including intimacy products.
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Episode 421 - Personal Updates, Happy 2026!
I discuss my recent travels, health scare, surgery, recovery, New Year's Resolutions, as well as relationship topics.
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Episode 420 - Dr. James Kneller, MD Cardiologist
Dr. James Kneller has developed two products, Cholestofree and Just Beet It to naturally address high blood pressure and high cholesterol conditions without the need for medications. We discuss a variety of health topics.
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Episode 419 - DK Kang, Author of The Kimchi Connection Cookbook & Mind Metamorphosis
DK shares his inspiring story as a strong, supportive husband to his wife who battled cancer and won. He shares about the diet transformation they both took which inspired him to write Mind Metamorphosis. His Christian faith served as a grounding foundation to make meaning out of suffering and inspire others.
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Episode 418 - Dr. Kevin Smith, DC Functional Medicine Practitioner
Dr. Smith shares about various health topics in an ask anything interview.
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Episode 417 - Mark Burnett, A Cured Case of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease
Mark was born on Camp LeJeune, NC a place that had contaminated water the vets and their families consumed. It contributed to him developing Parkinson's and Alzheimer's due to the toxins. He found some Japanese studies on a natural seed that cured all the mice. He developed the supplement MyBrainRestore.com and was able to regain his balance and cognitive health back. He works with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and I encouraged him to reach out to HHS and the VA as there was a fire that burned all the military records of those at Camp LeJeune. Get ready for an inspiring cure story!
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Episode 416 - Galen Karlan-Mason, CEO of GreenChoice
Galen experienced the grocery store as most of us do, a disorienting array of choices that didn't guide the shopper much in terms of healthiest choices. With his app, GreenChoice, he built an info network that gives health profile guidance by way of scanning the foods one considers buying to give fuller health info like nutrient density, whether it aligns with your diet plan or what alternatives would be better.
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Episode 415 - Ben Bressington, CEO of Bare Remedy Mushrooms
Ben is the CEO of Bare Remedy, a company that makes various mushroom products using a 500 year old extraction method. We discuss various non-psychedelic mushroom types and their uses for health.
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Episode 414 - Dr. Theresa Lyons, PhD Awetism
Dr. Lyons discusses Autism Spectrum and her approaches to this condition that affects so many people.
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Episode 413 - Dr. Laurette Willis, CBT & Faith Coach
Dr. Laurette and I delve into the spiritual realm discussing faith and fitness. She developed a yoga method that is Christian oriented as well as a method to address emotional eating disorders. It's a wild conversation and truly interesting to hear her faith journey.
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Episode 412 - Dr. Fred Moss, Psychiatrist, Transformational Health Coach
Dr. Fred Moss, author of "Creative 8 - Healing Through Creativity and Self-Expression" shares about his career in psychiatry and his development of the Moss Method which emphasizes care for the person and holistic methods of healing.
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Episode 411 - Updates: Acetaminophen & MenB vaccine, Aluminum Study in Vaccines
I share my vacation trips, health updates, a preprint on Tylenol & the MenB vaccine as well as the CDCs new working group to study safety of aluminum in childhood Vaccines. Opinions expressed are of my own and not representative of any institution, university or organization.
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Episode 410 - Dr. Elizabeth George & Nick Iuna
Their book, "Healthy Eating Adventure" road maps a vegan diet and features tasty Italian dishes from Nick's culture. Even a recipe for using tofu instead of ricotta in lasagna. I'm always up for more tofu recipes!
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Episode 409 - Dr. Jeffrey Hockings, Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Hockings developed a program, Diabetes Reversal Group, that has a high success rate of reversing Type 2 Diabetes.
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Episode 408 - 9/9/25 Senate Hearing on Vaccine Critics
A month late, my apologies, but here as promised are my notes from the 9/9/25 Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ron Johnson & Ranking Member Blumenthal on vaccine critics. Specifically Covid-19 Vaccines. Senator Johnson releases previously buried FDA & CDC worldwide data on deaths and adverse events. 3 witnesses testify. These views are not reflective of any university, institution or organization.
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Episode 407 - Covid-19 Updates
- Doctors group recommends Covid-19 vaccine for all adults in break with govt. Though no data supported.. - "I want it now": Trump calls for vaccine data. - RFKJ names new members to CDC vaccine advisory panel. - CDC panel changes covid vaccine advice to support informed decision making. - Covid whistleblower in China sentenced to 4 more years in prison over reporting. - New virus strain spikes in 9 US states with Symptoms from brain fog to persistent cough. - Covid-19 cases, deaths, variants & more. All views expressed are that of the creator, Freya and are not representing any university, organization or institution.
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Episode 406 - More on Tylenol & Potential Link To Autism and Postnatal Use
A follow up examining the post natal usage of Tylenol and the risks of Autism specifying the liver metabolism risks in children under 3 years old. Also my Summer review and upcoming Fall trips as well as my ACT Fitness updates.
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Episode 405 - Acetaminophen, ASD, ADHD & The Research
On Monday, Sep 22, 2025, the FDA head, Dr. Marty Makary held a press conference on upcoming label warning changes for all products containing acetaminophen for pregnant women. I go over the various research studies, concerns, and feedback from all points of view of this debate on whether the warning is justified.
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